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FDA Targets 4,402 Websites In International Crackdown On Illegal Prescription Drugs
The FDA is participating in a global effort led by INTERPOL to curb the spread of dangerous counterfeit prescription drugs.
Reuters: FDA Seeks Suspension of 4,402 Illegal Prescription Drug Websites
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it, along with international authorities, has formally sought to suspend 4,402 websites that illegally sell potentially dangerous, counterfeit or unapproved prescription drugs to U.S. consumers. The move is part of a global effort being led by the INTERPOL, the world's largest police organization, to identify the makers and distributors of illegal prescription drugs. (Grover, 6/9)
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